If you’re flying with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and want to upgrade to business class without paying full price, bidding for an upgrade can be a surprisingly effective strategy. We’ve done this ourselves multiple times on long-haul flights and learned all about how the process works, what increases your chances, and how you might accidentally overpay. Here’s a step-by-step guide to SAS business class upgrade bidding,…
When you book a business class ticket, you expect a premium experience that feels consistently better than economy or premium economy. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) offers an upgrade bidding process that can make business class super affordable. But does it deliver enough to justify the extra cost? We recently flew SAS business class between the US and Copenhagen to find out. We’ll tell you all about…
We’ve been to over 30 European countries, and after a lot of debate we ranked the best European countries to visit from least to best, based on lasting impression and where we want to go back. Honestly, we’d return to every country on this list, but we fell in love with some more than others, and we’ll tell you exactly why. We hope this helps…
The best arrondissement to stay in Paris depends on your plans, and every neighborhood offers something different. We’ve stayed all over the city, in hotels and apartments, from Montmartre to Saint-Germain to affordable spots near the train stations. This guide covers the best arrondissement to stay in Paris by budget and travel style.
United Premium Plus and Lufthansa Premium Economy are two of the most popular premium economy options for North Americans flying to Europe, and they take different approaches to the same premium cabin experience. We’ve flown both from Washington Dulles to Europe. In this guide, we break down the seats, food, amenity kits, and service so you can figure out which wins for your next long-haul…
You can leave the airport on a layover in London, as long as you have a plan for your particular airport and enough hours to spare. We’ve done this trip several times from various London airports, and the difference between a great layover and a wasted one is having the right plan. This guide covers how much time you need on a layover in London…
London is expensive and sprawling, so choosing the best hotel is super important for building a great trip. When choosing where to stay in London, you’ll need to think about what you want to see and do and find the best hotel in your budget close to those spots or an easy tube ride away. We’ve researched and booked hotels all over the city, and…
Solo travel in Europe is pretty easy when you pick the right base and keep a few important tips in mind. The best cities for me are walkable, safe, and set up so eating alone, getting around, and meeting people all feel comfortable. The most liberating part is taking control of your own itinerary and not waiting for the trip to make it out of…
Aer Lingus business class is a popular way to Europe in a lie-flat seat for a good deal, especially for travelers using points. But the experience doesn’t always feel as premium as the price suggests. We flew Aer Lingus business class in the A321neo LR from Newark to Dublin. Here’s our honest review on everything from the seat to the service, food, and booking value.
If you have a Dublin layover of six or more hours, it’s easy to get out and explore the city … with a few caveats. Dublin Airport is 30 minutes from the compact, walkable city center, and even a few hours is enough for a full Irish breakfast, a few sights, and a pint at a traditional pub. In this guide, we cover important airport…
